Dimplex BF8000ST User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
BF8000ST
7208680300R04
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician
or service agency to repair
this replace.
!NOTE: Procedures and
techniques that are considered
important enough to
emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures
and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will result in
damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures
and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will expose
the user to the risk of re,
serious injury, or death.
Welcome & Congratulations ................3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ...............4
Fireplace Installation ......................6
Operation ..............................10
Maintenance ...........................11
Warranty ...............................14
Replacement Parts .......................17

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and
Serial Number Label of your replace.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/customer_support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (See above)
S E R IAL No.
MODE L
MOD.

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When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
①Read all instructions before
using the electric replace.
② The heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. The trim
around the heater outlet becomes
hot during heater operation.
③ Extreme caution is neces-
sary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④ Always unplug the electric
replace when not in use.
⑤Do not operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at the service panel and
have the heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reus-
ing.
⑥ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
the electric replace has been
dropped or damaged in any man-
ner, contact Dimplex Technical
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Service at 1-888-346-7539.
⑦ Do not use outdoors.
⑧ Never locate heater where it
may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨ Do not run the cord under
carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like.
Arrange cord away from traf-
c area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑩ Do not locate the heater
immediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ To disconnect the unit, turn
the controls off, then remove the
plug from the outlet.
⑫Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑬ To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust in
any manner.
⑭ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
⑮ Do not modify the electric
replace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufactur-
er may cause re, electric shock
or injury to persons.
⑯ Always plug heaters directly
into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑰ Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑱ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑲ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
⑳Always use properly ground-
ed, fused and polarized outlets.
㉑ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉒When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a dry
place, free from excessive vibra-
tion and store so as to avoid dam-
age.
!NOTE: Changes or modica-
tions not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compli-
ance could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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Fireplace Installation
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power cord is
stored or secured to avoid trip-
ping or snagging to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock or injury
to persons.
WARNING: Construction
and electrical outlet wiring must
comply with local building codes
and other applicable regulations
to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of
re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
Figure 1 27 ⅜”
(695 mm)
22 ⅞”
(580
mm)
23 ½”
(596 mm)
8 ¾”
(222 mm)
26 ¼”
(663 mm)
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
CAUTION: Clearance for air
circulation beneath the re-
place insert is provided by two
rubber feet.
Do not install the replace
insert directly on carpet or
similar surfaces which may
restrict air circulation.
CAUTION: If installing the
replace in a carpeted area, place
a one-piece, solid, at surface
under the replace. Ensure that
both of the feet rest securely on
this surface.
!NOTE: The dimensions of the
replace with the trim are 27
⅜ in. (695 mm) wide x 23 ½ in.
(596 mm) high x 8 ¾ in. (222
mm) deep. Dimensions without
trim are 26 ¼ in. (663 mm)

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Figure 3Figure 2
Foam
Block
Cable
Ties
Front
Glass
Trim
Track
wide x 22 ⅞ in. (580 mm) high
x 8 ¾ in. (222 mm) deep. The
replace does not require any
additional venting (Figure 1).
Fireplace Assembly
The only assembly required is
to slide the front glass onto the
replace and install hardware to
keep it in place.
1. Remove replace and glass
carefully from the carton,
discard the plastic bag and
foam packaging.
2. Remove the foam block from
within the replace (Figure 2).
3. Using side cutters or scissors,
cut and remove the two cable
ties as shown in Figure 1 and
Fireplace Installation
remove the cardboard that
protects the log set.
4. Remove the right hand side
trim by removing four Phillips
screws at the side of the
replace.
5. Place the Front Glass onto
the track of the replace
(Figure 3) and slide it along
the front until it reaches the
far left of the unit.
6. Re-attach the right hand trim
piece using the four Philips
screws from step 4.
Mantel Installation
Install the replace assembly
into the mantel (refer to mantel
assembly instructions).

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Fireplace Installation
!IMPORTANT: If not using a
Dimplex mantel, the replace
must be installed in an
enclosure with the following
MINIMUM dimensions (Figure
4).
New Wall Construction
7. Mark the desired location on
the oor.
8. Use studs to frame an
opening of 26 ¾ in. (679 mm)
wide x 23 ⅛ in. (587 mm)
high x 9 in. (229 mm) deep.
9. Plug the unit into a 15 Amp,
120 Volt outlet.
!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not
essential in all cases. A
dedicated circuit will be
required if after installation
the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating.
Additional appliances on the
same circuit may exceed the
current rating of the circuit
breaker.
Option #1: The power cord can
be run from behind the trim and
along the wall to an outlet near
the replace.
Option #2: A new outlet can
be installed inside the framing
construction.
Existing Fireplace
1. Seal all drafts and vents
with a non-brous insulation
material to prevent any
chimney debris from falling
onto the replace. Do
not install into an existing
replace that is prone to
dampness.
2. Cap the top of the chimney
ue to prevent rain from
entering.
3. Plan your electric power
supply.
4. The power cord can run along
the front of the hearth to an
outlet near the replace.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a
bathroom it must be protected
by a GFI receptacle or circuit.
If receptacle is used it must be
readily accessible. To prevent
electrical shock this unit is an
electrical appliance that is not
watertight and must be installed
as to prevent water from entering
unit. This must be installed away
from showers, tubs, etc. Never

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26 ¾”
(679 mm)
23 ⅛”
(587 mm)
9”
(229 mm)
Figure 4
Fireplace Installation
locate replace where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water
container. High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not
partially or fully cover or obstruct
the front of this heater.
M
BLOWER
MOTOR
CUT-OUT
THERMOSTAT
ELEMENTS M
SPEED
CONTROL
HEATER ON-OFF
N
L
MAIN ON-OFF
FLICKER
MOTOR
DIMMER
UPPER
LIGHTS
LOWER
LIGHTS
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Operation
WARNING: This electric
rebox must be properly installed
before it is used.
Manual Controls
The controls for the replace are
behind the access panel located
at the bottom of the replace
(Figure 5).
A. On/Off Switch
The On/Off Switch supplies power
to all replace functions.
B. Flame Action Control
Turn the ame action control knob
to adjust the ame speed to the
desired level.
C. Interior Light Control
Turn the interior light control
knob to increase or decrease the
brightness of the interior light.
D. Heater Thermostat Control
To adjust the temperature to your
B
Figure 5
CA D E
individual requirements, turn the
thermostat control clockwise all
the way to turn on the heater.
When the room reaches the
desired temperature, turn the
thermostat knob counter clock-
wise until you hear a click. Leave
in this position to maintain the
room temperature at its setting.
For additional heat, turn clockwise
until you hear the click again and
the heater will turn on. To turn the
heater off, rotate the knob fully
counter clockwise.
E. Heat On/Off Switch
Turns heat on or off.
!NOTE: The heater on your
replace may emit a slight, harm-
less odor when rst used. This
odor is a normal condition caused
by the initial heating of internal
heater parts.